Balance AL550 1993 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Balance |
| Model | AL550 |
| First production | 1993 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Balance AL550 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 14 - 16 - 17.5 - 19 - 20.5 |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | LeversShimano Deore LX Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAraya RM-17 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Superlight 6-degree |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Zoom |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | Shimano Hyperglide |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethShimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 13 - 30 Teeth7-speed |
Balance AL550 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | Marzocchi XC 50 |
Other Specs of Balance AL550
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus |
| Available colors | - Not found |
| Weight | 29.5 |
| Pedals details | Wellgo 926 Alloy |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Balance Complight |
| Seat post extension | Balance (inches)Stilt (inches) Alloy |
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Balance AL550 bike review
Balance produced the AL550 bike in 1993 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $899.00.AL550 bike is available in many sizes such as 14 , 16 , 17.5 , 19 and 20.5 .
Balance Mountain bike AL550 can be found in one single color which is Not found.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho tires while the rims are manufactured by Araya RM-17, 32-hole. Balance equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX brakes, levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Balance used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Superlight 6-degree high strength material is used on the handlebar of this AL550 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Zoom.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano Hyperglide chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Balance, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus gear shift levers.